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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Chapter 5," what does Mr. Thompson compare Africans to in his notes?

2. Why does Mrs. Thompson say she often fought with Van Dyke?

3. What made the agricultural officer dream for a Forest Station?

4. In "Chapter 5," what makes Mrs. Thompson believe her husband has grown apart from her?

5. Why does Gikonyo's mother visit his workshop?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Mr. Thompson help Karanja with the dog in "Chapter 4"?

2. In "Chapter 1," what things do the villagers talk with Mugo about?

3. How does Mugo feel about the old woman in the village?

4. What leads to Kihika's death?

5. How does Gikonyo's father throwing him and his mother out change him?

6. In "Chapter 2," what explanation is given for the Movement?

7. Why does General R. bring up Karanja in "Chapter 3"?

8. In "Chapter 3," what makes Gikonyo want to visit with Mugo?

9. How does Mugo feel about the land he receives, after leaving the detention center?

10. When General R. and Lieutenant Koina first arrive at Mugo's house in "Chapter 3," what do they first talk about?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Research Kenyan independence and analyze the historical accuracy in this novel.

Essay Topic 2

How is Thompson a hero in this novel? How is he a villain?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze the theme of equality in "A Grain of Wheat."

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